Rep. Babin Votes to Take Critical First Step Toward Repealing Obamacare

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) voted today to pass a resolution (S. Con. Res. 3) to facilitate immediate action on the repeal of Obamacare.  Earlier in the week, Rep. Babin also took to the House floor to give voice to the thousands of his constituents who continue to suffer under Obamacare. “Since the Democrats rammed Obamacare through Congress without a single…

Rep. Babin Mourns Loss of Southeast Texas Soldiers on House Floor

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) took to the House floor today to mourn the loss of two Texas Army National Guardsmen who lost their lives last week after their aircraft crashed into the water off the Bayport Cruise Terminal near La Porte, Texas.  To watch the video, please click here.  His remarks are as follows: “It is with a heavy heart that I rise today to…

Babin Sends Letter to Trump Highlighting Shared Policy Solutions to Strengthen U.S. Security

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Washington, DC – Today, upon being sworn into the 115th Congress, U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) sent a letter to President-elect Donald J. Trump highlighting shared policy solutions to protect American citizens from our reckless United Nations-led refugee program and weak immigration policies. “I want to bring to your attention three bills I have championed in the 114th Congress and am…

House Unanimously Passes Congressman Babin’s TREAT Astronauts Act

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Washington, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives last week unanimously approved the To Research, Evaluate, Assess, and Treat Astronauts Act (H.R. 6076), or “TREAT” Astronauts Act. The bill, sponsored by Space Subcommittee Chairman Brian Babin (R-TX), establishes a spaceflight occupational healthcare program for former American astronauts. Chairman Babin’s full statement on the TREAT Act…

Babin Receives “Taxpayers’ Friend Award” and “A” Rating from National Taxpayers Union

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Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) was presented with the “Taxpayers’ Friend Award” and an “A” rating from National Taxpayers Union (NTU) for his strong voting record on behalf of lower taxes, limited government, and economic freedom.  “It is an honor to be presented with this important award as our nation faces very…

Rep. Babin Congratulates Trump, Pence on Historic Victory

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) made the following remarks today on the House floor congratulating President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President-elect Mike Pence and the American people on a historic victory at the ballot box: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President-elect Mike Pence – but most importantly – the American…

Statement on FBI Reopening Investigation into Hillary Clinton

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) issued the following statement today in response to the FBI’s announcement that it has reopened its investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s private email server: “The FBI’s decision to reopen its investigation into Secretary Clinton raises serious questions about what was discovered in these emails and whether there was…

Babin Joins Effort to Stop Seizure of Bonuses Paid to Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) joined House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and 23 of his colleagues today in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter requesting that the Pentagon halt all attempts to reclaim decade-old reenlistment bonuses paid to 10,000 Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans in California after audits revealed overpayments by the…

House Passes Water Resources Bill That Contains Crucial Provisions Offered By Rep. Babin to Improve Navigation and Maintenance of Houston Ship Channel

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Washington, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016 (H.R. 5303), legislation that included two amendments offered by U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) to improve the navigation and maintenance of the Houston Ship Channel.  The WRDA bill, which passed the House by a strong bipartisan vote of 399 to 25, addresses the…